UVM School of World Languages and Cultures

On Wednesday, Linguistics Capstone Seminar students presented their wonderful research at the Student Research Conference.

Over the past semester, these students gained hands-on experience with corpus analysis software and practiced discourse analytic techniques in preparation to design their own original research project.

Congratulations to these students on a great culmination of all their hard work🎉🎉

This past Saturday, SWLC students took a trip to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for a guided tour of the ancient civilization exhibits by classics professor, Angeline Chiu. Thank your to professor Chiu, all the students who attended, and SWLC for this wonderful trip!

Do you have any language fun facts?

“I learned some Tz’utujil when I was in Guatemala, which is one of the 21+ indigenous languages of Guatemala. I am studying in Peru next Spring and I am excited to learn some Quechua. I also speak a small bit of Latvian, a language I would like to learn better because I have a lot of family in Latvia still.”

¡Felicitaciones! A big congratulations to all our students who were just inducted into the Spanish Honor Society (Sigma Delta Pi)🎉🎉

Inductees:
Laura Elizabeth South
Ava A. Trueworthy
Gabrielle S. Broytman
Hattie Mcbride
Molly O’Shea Northrup
Sadie O. Pickering
Evan H. Solnik
Vivian R. Tomek
Anna L. Tumiski
Sarah K. Andrews
Charles E. Barret
Elena L. Blackburn
Emily A. Garcia
Maeve D. Haggerty
Meghan E. I***e
Ian G. Lee
Chloe Yvonne Reeve
Katherine Robie
Mindy A. Yan

Join us Wednesday, April 22nd in Cohen 208 at 3:30pm for two compelling faculty research presentations by Antonello Borra and Bridget Levine-West. All students and faculty are welcome, and light refreshments will be served!

Last Wednesday the French program hosted Mustafa Soykurt, the Consul General of France in Boston.

In his well-attended talk, Soykurt explained what led him to work internationally where he supports French citizens living abroad and the expansion of French culture. Soykurt noted that the French language is spoken all over the world, and encouraged students to study abroad and be a part of this relationship.

This visit was emblematic of the long history of diplomatic relations between France and the United States, and how this legacy continues today. What a great opportunity for French students at UVM!

Spanish lecturer Adriana Sanchez-Gutierrez, PhD, recently gave a well-attended lecture on the importance of multiculturalism and inclusivity at the South Burlington Public Library!

Drawing on community-based experiences, education, and cultural expression, her presentation explored how multicultural voices challenge dominant narratives and help create more equitable spaces for dialogue. By emphasizing the importance of listening, representation, and linguistic and cultural diversity, the talk invited participants to reflect on how embracing multiple voices strengthens communities, fosters a sense of belonging, and promotes both social and intellectual growth.
-From the South Burlington Public Library Website